Pizza Stew

Pizza Stew

1/4 c. veggie broth
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 c. red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c.  green bell pepper, chopped
3 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped with juices
1 tsp. vegan Better Than Bouillon No Beef Base
2 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 TBSP. sliced green olives
1/2 c. sliced mushrooms
1 handful baby spinach

-In large pot, add the veggie broth, onions and garlic. Simmer until onions start to become translucent.
-Add both peppers, tomatoes, and the Better Thank Bouillon No Beef Base. Stir together.
-Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
-Add the Italian seasoning, olives, and mushrooms. Cook another 2 minutes.
-Turn off heat and stir in the baby spinach.

You may also add other veggies or add a meat substitute like tempeh or TVP!

Home Style Beef-less Stew

I had a request for this recipe! It starts out with my own recipe for beef-less broth. This was made in my crock pot/slow cooker. Great on those chilly evenings.

Home Style Beef-less Stew

Beef-less Broth
2 c. veggie broth
5 garlic cloves minced
1 1/2 TBSP. soy sauce
1 TBSP. vegan worcestershire sauce
1 TBSP.  Italian seasoning
1 TBSP. onion powder
1 TBSP. apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. extra fine sea salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. pepper

-Mix all broth ingredients in the crock pot/slow cooker. Set on low.

Veggie Mix
12 small yellow potatoes...or if you perfer small reds
1/2 onion, chopped
12-18 of mini carrots (I used fresh carrots from my garden)
6 chopped celery stalks
(if your crock pot/slow cooker can hold more veggies, feel free to add more if desired)
1 9-oz. pkg. Gardein Beef-less tips

-Add all the veggies in the crock pot. Cook until veggies are tender. It took mine about 4-5 hours. I started out high heat then went to low. Depending on your crock pot/slow cooker.

-Cook the Beef-less tips according to directions on package. Toss them in the crock pot/slow cooker during the last 1/2 hr.

Serve & enjoy!